Topic: Basketball
2013LCWC(G)
Lincoln County vs. Whitley County (Girls)
Whitley County High School
Williamsburg, KY
January 7, 2013
Lincoln County held on down the stretch to defeat Whitley County 58-55 to capture a hard earned victory. Whitley County got off to a slow start falling behind 17-8 at the end of the first quarter. Whitley County suffered a blow when 6-0 Jr. Kandace Craig left the game with an injury in the first quarter that was later diagnosed as a broken hand which is thought to sideline her for 4-6 weeks. Whitley County valiantly fought back but could not overtake the Lady Patriots for the win.
5-8 Sr. Emily Fox led Lincoln County with 16 points. 5-6 Sr. Ciara Saylor and 6-0 Sr. Sydney Harris added 14 and 13 points respectively.
5-7 Jr. Brandi Smith and 5-8 Jr. Maria Johnson led Whitley County with 25 and 17 points respectively.
Lincoln County 17 14 7 20 – 58
Whitley County 8 12 15 20 – 55
Lincoln County (58) – Fox 16, Saylor 14, Harris 13, Spangler 5, Belcher 6, Gilbert 2, Honaker 2.
Whitley County (55) – Smith 25, Johnson 17, Powers 8, Dingess 5.